Geraint Thomas wins Criterium du Dauphine

13 June, 2018

Thomas would normally expect to be a domestique for four-time champion Froome at the Tour but victory at the Criterium against potential Tour contenders, coupled with the uncertainty surrounding Froome's adverse analytical finding from a drug test a year ago, means the Welshman could yet be riding for his own glory next month.

After catching up with the main leaders with 30km remaining, he crossed the line a handful of seconds off the pace without ever being in danger of losing possession of the yellow jersey. "They're super hard climbing stages and even harder over the weekend".

"There's a lot of climbing (on Saturday), it might be short but there are three big climbs and a little one as well so it will certainly be a big test".

In the final steep climb Martin, trailing the overall leaders by nearly three minutes, was allowed to escape as the overall contenders eyed each-other.

Thomas now leads by 1min 29sec in the overall standings as he seeks to continue British and Team Sky success at the week-long race.

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